Star Wars continues to be one of the most popular and most successful franchises in the world. Created by George Lucas, Star Wars ushered in a new wave of space fantasy that changed the path of the creative field as a whole. The original trilogy is set in stone as one of the greatest stories ever told, and it sparked the expansion of an entire universe that has lasted almost half a century. Stories of the Force and the ancient feud between the Sith and the Jedi have captured the hearts and minds of millions around the globe.